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YJ16 XTA

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,079 mi
Last recorded54,079 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 XTA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 54,079 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 54,079 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 40,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,761 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,283 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly slow to return

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt slightly slow to return

Fail 27 Feb 2020 24,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly slow to return

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt slightly slow to return

Pass 18 Feb 2019 17,198 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slightly slow to return

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YJ16 XTA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ16 XTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ16 XTA registered?

YJ16 XTA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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